Not always going away for the May long weekend is possible, but that doesn’t mean your free time has to be unsuccessful. You can provide your children with plenty of entertainment right at home, in the garden, or at a nearby park or forest. Read the article, get inspired, and give your children a unique adventure!
Forest Expedition
In early May, a lot is happening in Polish forests.
You can observe animals and blooming plants.
With a bit of luck and patience, you can see squirrels, deer, and even wild boars.
Let the adventure begin with the preparations.
When choosing appropriate clothing for the expedition, explain to the children what to pay attention to and how to protect themselves, for example, from ticks or the sun.
Pack the most necessary items into backpacks: sunglasses, sunscreen, tick and mosquito spray, hat, binoculars, band-aids for cuts, and a water bottle.
Let the child have their own backpack to carry their equipment.
This will make them feel like a full-fledged participant in the entire expedition.
Walk slowly, listening to the sounds of the forest, and examine carefully what crawls on the ground; you may come across lizards, frogs, or insects.
Familiarizing children with animals will be beneficial for them in the future.
Explain to the child the role each animal plays in the ecosystem, that most of them are not dangerous, but there are also those that require special attention (such as ticks or hornets).
Novisa often builds in the vicinity of forests, for example, the Manufaktura Marki 2 estate or Nova Magdalenka 5.
Camping in the Garden
This activity can be combined with a trip to the forest or done entirely independently.
Most of our properties have a private garden (e.g., Ogrody Przyjaciół 5 or ground-floor apartments in Osiedle Natura), which is perfect for setting up a children’s camp.
In the afternoon, set up the tent, preferably with the help of children.
Inflate the air mattresses, prepare the bedding, lighting, and snacks.
Such quality time with children under the tent will be a great opportunity for storytelling, word games, or jointly looking at the photos taken during the forest expedition.
Picnic
You can have a picnic on a meadow during a forest expedition or in your own garden.
Start preparing simple snacks early in the morning, let the children get involved in the preparations.
Pack everything into baskets and portable coolers or thermal bags (e.g., fresh juices, jellies, or cake).
Make mini pizzas or pastry wraps that you can enjoy comfortably outdoors.
Prepare a list of essential items for the picnic in advance, such as blankets, water, tissues, hand sanitizer, etc., and then pack everything together.
Such knowledge will certainly come in handy for them in the future.
You can also set up a tent on a larger balcony or even in a room.
Building a base has always been a great fun, so a tent base, where you can even sleep, will be unforgettable.
Children’s imagination works incredibly, so a pretend camp in the room can be a great adventure, especially if it’s embellished with interesting stories.
Here are a few ideas on how to provide children with unforgettable adventures during the May long weekend, even when you can’t go away for a few days.
Check out Novisa’s range of houses and apartments, always set close to breathtaking nature.
